What is the Population of Liberia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Liberia has a population of approximately 5,248,621 people, making it the 125th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 111,369 km², the population density is roughly 47 people per km².
| Population | 5,248,621 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 125th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.07% |
| Area | 111,369 km² |
| Population density | 47 / km² |
| Demonym | Liberian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | 5,248,621 | 125th |
| Oman | 5,343,630 | 122nd |
| New Zealand | 5,324,700 | 123rd |
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 124th |
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 126th |
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 127th |
| Panama | 4,064,780 | 128th |
Liberia compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | 14,363,931 | 245,857 |
| Ivory Coast | 31,719,275 | 322,463 |
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 71,740 |
Liberia in context
- Liberia covers 111,369 km², making it the 102nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Guinea, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone.
- With 5,248,621 people, Liberia holds about 1.2% of the population of Western Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Liberia is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Liberia — FAQ
What is the population of Liberia?
The population of Liberia is approximately 5,248,621 (5.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Liberia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Liberia at approximately 5,248,621 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Liberia is the 125th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Liberia?
Approximately 5,248,621 people live in Liberia, making it the 125th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Liberia rank by population?
Liberia is the 125th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.
What is the population density of Liberia?
Liberia has a population density of roughly 47 people per km², based on a land area of 111,369 km².
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